10 Hair, Makeup and Skin Glam-up Tricks From VIP Beauty Bloggers

Sculpt your cheeks

To add dimension to round cheeks, apply a neutral blush in the hollows of the cheeks using an angled brush, then swipe a more pop-y color from the apples up to the hairline and pat a shimmery shade along cheekbones.

A reader shared this cold-weather skin-care tip: If you’re skiing or vacationing in a very cold climate and have fallen prey to “flake face,” mix a dollop of eye cream with an equal amount of moisturizer to instantly calm and zap dryness.

Get a closer shave

Gently exfoliate your legs with a washcloth before going over them with a razor—it glides better over skin and cuts hair closer to the root. Do this and you might be able to get away with shaving on a less-than-daily basis!

For a smoother manicure

Extend the life of your makeup brushes

After investing in a new set, wash and condition them with a two-in-one shampoo and conditioner before using them—and then once a month after that—to cut down on bristle shedding and make them last and last.